Warhols multiply at Casa Lever

The Italian eatery adds to its major collection of the artist's portraits.

The dining experience at Casa Lever just got a lot richer—and that's not a reference to the food or its prices. The Italian restaurant, located in the landmarked Lever House at 390 Park Ave., has added 13 Andy Warhol portraits to its already prodigious collection of the artist's work. That brings the total to 32, with a combined worth of more than $50 million, according to the eatery's owner, Gherardo Guarducci.

The new faces hanging in the swanky spot include those of Jerry Hall, Dennis Hopper, the Shah of Iran and Rudolf Nureyev. But Mr. Guarducci, who also owns the Sant Ambroeus restaurant chain in Manhattan and the Hamptons, didn't have to spend a dime on the works.

Some of the Warhols are owned by Aby Rosen, a noted art collector who co-owns the building, and the rest belong to his friend, collector Alberto Mugrabi. "They are both fans of the restaurant," said Mr. Guarducci, who added they have been lending him Warhols since he bought the place five years ago. "It's a great way to display the collection."